Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus SP-610UZ, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was launched within a month of the SP-610UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL1s grades versus the SP-610UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Olympus SP-610UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1s and the SP-610UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and SP-610UZ is 86 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and SP-610UZ.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus SP-610UZ will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.